Accuses Israel of “war crimes” and violating international law. Refers to Gaza as the “world’s largest open-air prison,” and accuses Israel of denying citizens of “basic human rights such as water and electricity.” MA’AN’s publication “2017 Diary” blames Israel for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and provides legitimacy to Hamas’ rule, referring to it as having been elected through “democratic elections,” blaming Israel for “Palestinian internal division,” and having “intentionally crippled and undermined a functioning and sovereign state.” The document makes no mention of that fact that Hamas is designated a terrorist organization by the U.S., Canada, the EU, and Israel.

Political Advocacy

Kerstin Müller was appointed in 2014 to head the Tel Aviv office of the Böll Foundation. She co-initiated a German Green party campaign to label and boycott Israeli goods produced over the Green Line.

*Funding information to Israeli NGOs for 2012-2014 is according to annual reports submitted to the Israeli Registrar of Non-Profits; 2015-2016 according to quarterly reports submitted to the Registrar. Ma’an Development Center does not disclose funding details.